Photo Gallery: MNUFC v San Diego FC

June 16, 2025|In MLS, MNUFC, MNUFC Galleries, Northland Soccer Journal

Minnesota United hosted league newcomers, San Diego FC, on Saturday night and the match got off to shaky start for both teams. San Diego’s Christopher McVey had an errant back pass that goalkeeper Carlos Dos Santos couldn’t collect before it went into the back of the net to give the Loons an early lead. Just three minutes later San Diego’s Anders Dreyer caught Minnesota’s Wessel Speel of his line to score a goal from distance.

Minnesota went into halftime up 2-1 but San Diego came roaring back with three more goals of their own to claim all three points on the night and now sit three points ahead of the Loons in the Western Conference.

Capos lead the supporters in song during the match between Minnesota United and San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) dribbles the ball during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

San Diego FC goalkeeper Carlos dos Santos (1) reacts after missing an errant pass that went in for an own goal as Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) retrieves the ball during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Supporters celebrate an own goal scored by San Diego FC during the match against Minnesota United at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United defender Jefferson Díaz (28) and San Diego FC forward Alex Mighten (77) watch the ball go out of play during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Wessel Speel (96) is encouraged by team captain Michael Boxall (15) after giving up a goal during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Julian Gressel (24) during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) and San Diego FC defender Oscar Verhoeven (33) during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) takes a throw-in during the match between Minnesota United and San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) dribbles the ball as San Diego FC defender Oscar Verhoeven (33) gives chase during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

San Diego FC defender Ian Pilcher (25) makes an attempt to block but Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) scores a goal during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Players line up for a corner kick during the match between Minnesota United and San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Julian Gressel (24) dribbles the ball during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) looks on during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United defender Jefferson Díaz (28) heads the ball as San Diego FC forward Alex Mighten (77) looks on during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) passes the ball during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) dribbles the ball during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

San Diego FC forward Tomás Ángel (9) and Minnesota United midfielder Joaquín Pereyra (26) during the match FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) reacts after a missed goal scoring opportunity during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

A fan during the match between Minnesota United and San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

San Diego FC midfielder Anders Dreyer (10) scores a goal off a penalty kick as Minnesota United goalkeeper Wessel Speel (96) looks back at the ball in the net during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

San Diego FC defender Ian Pilcher (25) slide tackles the ball away from Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) during the match between Minnesota United and San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) traps the ball during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) reacts after San Diego FC scored a goal to take the lead at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) kicks the ball during the match against San Diego FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

Minnesota United goalkeeper Wessel Speel (96) and San Diego FC forward Milan Iloski (32) jump for the ball during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Madeline Milles/Milles Photography)

San Diego FC midfielder Jeppe Tverskov (6) and Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) setup for a corner kick during the match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)

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